Vascular Vexation: The Diagnostic Journey of an Adolescent Tongue Swelling.

AIM AND

BACKGROUND

Tongue swellings in pediatric patients can pose significant diagnostic challenges, requiring prompt and accurate intervention to prevent complications and ensure optimal outcomes.

CASE DESCRIPTION: A 13-year-old girl presented with a progressively enlarging tongue swelling over the past 3 years. Clinical examination revealed a single purplish swelling on the right ventral tongue. Ultrasound imaging suggested a vascular malformation. Following consultation with a multidisciplinary team, surgical excision under general anesthesia was performed, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis.

CONCLUSION

A comprehensive diagnostic approach, incorporating clinical history, examination, imaging, and histopathology, is essential for accurately diagnosing vascular anomalies and determining appropriate treatment strategies.

CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: A comprehensive diagnostic approach, incorporating clinical history, examination, imaging, and histopathology, is essential for accurately diagnosing vascular anomalies and determining appropriate treatment strategies.

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Rajendran KV, Abdullah MF, Rahman NA, et al. Vascular Vexation: The Diagnostic Journey of an Adolescent Tongue Swelling. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(4):524-527.